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San Diego Auto Insurance Rates — Compared

Sample monthly rates from carriers serving San Diego County. Your rate depends on driving history, ZIP, and vehicle.

Starting monthly auto insurance rates from San Diego carriers
CarrierStarting RateCompare
WawanesaBest Value
$87/moSee rate
CSAA
$104/moSee rate
Mercury
$118/moSee rate
Progressive
$128/moSee rate
GEICO
$142/moSee rate
State Farm
$156/moSee rate

Sample rates for California minimum liability (30/60/15) for San Diego drivers. Actual rates vary by driver profile, ZIP, vehicle, and coverage level.

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We compare rates from top San Diego carriers

Progressive
Progressive
GEICO
GEICO
State Farm
State Farm
Allstate
Allstate
Farmers
Farmers
Mercury
Mercury
Liberty Mutual
Liberty Mutual
Wawanesa
Wawanesa
CSAA
CSAA
The General
The General
Progressive
Progressive
GEICO
GEICO
State Farm
State Farm
Allstate
Allstate
Farmers
Farmers
Mercury
Mercury
Liberty Mutual
Liberty Mutual
Wawanesa
Wawanesa
CSAA
CSAA
The General
The General

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Insurance rates in San Diego vary wildly by carrier. The same driver can be quoted $90/mo by one carrier and $220/mo by another. Comparing is essential.

Rates specific to your SD zip code
Good driver and multi-car discounts
Coastal vs inland rate differences
Military discounts for Camp Pendleton families

Your Rates

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Wawanesa
$87/mo
C
CSAA
$104/mo
P
Progressive
$128/mo
S
State Farm
$156/mo
A
Allstate
$189/mo
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What San Diego Drivers Say

Moved to Pacific Beach and my old rate jumped. SD Auto found me a rate $80/month cheaper with better coverage. Wish I compared sooner.
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Mike R.

San Diego, CA

Military family near Pendleton. They found the military discount plus a multi-car discount — saving us $500/year total.
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Lisa T.

Oceanside, CA

Living in Chula Vista, rates can be high. Compared here and found a great rate at $94/mo. Way better than what I was paying.
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Carlos M.

Chula Vista, CA

San Diego Auto Insurance FAQ

What is the average car insurance rate in San Diego?+
San Diego drivers pay an average of $150-$200/month for full coverage. However, rates vary significantly by zip code — coastal areas like La Jolla tend to be cheaper than inland areas like El Cajon. Comparing carriers can save you $450+ per year.
Why do rates vary by San Diego neighborhood?+
Insurance carriers price based on your zip code. Factors include local crime rates, traffic density, weather patterns, and claim history in your area. Two zip codes 10 miles apart can have very different rates.
Do you offer military discounts for San Diego?+
Yes. Several carriers we compare offer military discounts for active duty, veterans, and military families near Camp Pendleton, MCAS Miramar, and Naval Base San Diego. USAA, GEICO, and others have specific military programs.
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